Peacock's 'Crystal Lake' Slashes Records with 1.3 Billion Minutes Watched in 11 Days

Peacock's new horror series 'Crystal Lake' has made a massive splash, racking up 1.3 billion minutes watched in its first 11 days, according to Nielsen data. NBCUniversal reports that this makes it the fourth-best scripted original series debut ever on the streaming platform. The series, which premiered on October 15, taps into the enduring popularity of the 'Friday the 13th' franchise, drawing viewers eager to revisit the infamous Camp Crystal Lake. The strong performance underscores the power of established horror IP in the streaming wars, as platforms compete for subscriber attention with recognizable titles. With such a strong start, 'Crystal Lake' positions Peacock as a serious contender in the horror genre, and the numbers suggest the series could become a long-term anchor for the service.